BISMARCK, N.D.-Insurance Commissioner Adam Hamm announced today that the North Dakota Insurance Department's State Health Insurance Counseling (SHIC) program is holding two free Turning 65 events in June. The events are aimed at helping people new to Medicare understand the process and the options available to them.

"We receive calls every day from people new to Medicare that need help," Hamm said. "These seminars are a great way to learn more about the program."

Bismarck's Turning 65 seminar will be held 6:30-9 p.m. Tuesday, June 2 at the Doublewood Inn, 1400 E. Interchange Ave. Fargo's Turning 65 seminar will be held 6:30-9 p.m. Tuesday, June 9 at the Country Inn and Suites, 3316 13th Ave. S. The free seminars include information about Medicare Part D, Medicare supplements and Medicare Advantage plans.

People attending are asked to RSVP by May 22. For more information or to RSVP, call 1.888.575.6611 or emailjanfrank@nd.gov.

SHIC, a division of the North Dakota Insurance Department, offers free and confidential help with Medicare and other health insurance.